Trump appoints Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general after Gaetz withdrawal

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration. Bondi, a former Florida attorney general and Trump ally, previously supported Trump during his impeachment trial. Gaetz stepped aside amid concerns over a federal investigation into his conduct. His withdrawal followed a week of controversy as Trump sought to secure his cabinet appointments after winning the election. If confirmed, Bondi is expected to shift the Justice Department's focus and may face scrutiny due to her close ties to Trump and her past criticisms of legal actions against him.